Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2020 i Marie Claire Australia

This letter is being written from my paper-strewn dining table as I’ve been forced to work from home amid the corona crisis. I haven’t flown in from China, Europe or Iran, nor am I displaying flu-like symptoms; my only crime was a quick flight to Melbourne, but my company is taking zero chances. So here I am, gloriously glam in my trackies, T-shirt and uggs, trying to be all editor-like. Well, screw that. There’s no room for pretence; these are desperate, dystopian times, and it feels like we’re all extras in a disaster blockbuster. To counteract these collective apocalyptic feelings, I hope our May issue – filled with uplifting stories from inspirational women – manages to elevate your spirits, especially if you’re isolating on the couch at home. First up,…

FEEL-GOOD FASHION MatchesFashion.com is proud to unveil The Responsible Edit, a shopping hub dedicated to style with a conscience. Our pick? Ethical outerwear by Kassl Editions (above). Vintage VIBE Get lost in preloved Prada at AXL Bazaar, a treasure trove in Sydney’s Elizabeth Bay. The boutique is curated by Athena X Levendi, who collects high-end pieces all over the globe (both vintage and current season) and packages each purchase in a chic canvas tote (below). GOING VEGAN It’s cool to be kind: Veja x Rick Owens’ hiking sneaker is free of leather, crafted instead from corn waste and recycled plastic bottles. DIVE IN! Luxury Los Angeles-based swimwear label Marysia launches its first sustainable collection, which sees fabric scraps refashioned into these sweet, scalloped bikinis.…

“MARIAH CAREY WAS FIVE HOURS LATE”– TIFFANY BAKKER Mariah Carey is not ready. It’s close to midnight on a freezing New York winter’s night in 2010 and the woman who has sold more than 200 million records, and who still has the most number-one singles of any solo artist in the US, is somewhere in SoHo’s swanky Mercer Hotel doing something very important that does not involve talking to me. Five hours earlier, I arrived at the hip downtown hotel, a favoured celebrity haunt and paparazzi magnet, prepared for a 7:30pm audience with the icon. “Mariah is not ready,” an assistant says defiantly and motions me to an expensivelooking olive sofa as a snippy concierge looks me over, unimpressed. The minutes tick by at a glacial pace. Then the hours.…

STYLE TIP A black blazer makes any ensemble evening-ready. STYLE TIP Paired with tall boots, sheer stockings are anything but prim. STYLE TIP Animal print separates offer endless styling options.…

With climate change and anxiety about the future of our planet at an all-time high, it’s little wonder so many of us are hitting the reset button on our beauty-buying habits and how we dispose of our empty bottles. Thankfully, companies are making it easier for us to choose wisely. “We are seeing more beauty brands using recycled plastic for their packaging, as well as offering extra-large sizes and refill options,” says Kate Morris, founder of online beauty retailer Adore Beauty, which has a clean beauty section highlighting the sustainable attributes of a brand, whether that’s based on sustainable packaging, animal testing, veganism or the brand’s supply chain. Information, says Morris, is key. Because in many ways, the buck stops with us and our willingness to purchase a product –…

A note that conjures impassioned debate, rose is a scent that people are either drawn to or find distinctly old world. But Tom Ford has made it distinctly modern thanks to an addictive blend of three rare roses – and a heady dose of naughty thrown in. Fashioned around “the prick of a rose – the slight pain that yields such sensual pleasure”, Rose Prick was born from Ford’s love of the roses growing on the grounds of his Holmby Hills estate in Los Angeles. “Inspired by my own rose garden, Rose Prick is a wild bouquet of intoxicating and rare hybrids,” says the designer. Ford’s garden, with an abundance of exotic floral breeds, has been lovingly curated by the designer’s husband, journalist Richard Buckley. It is the only part…

One of the most painful (literally) aspects of exercising is the chance of injury. You might have just nailed your latest spin class or run your fastest time… and bam! You’ve hurt yourself and are looking at a long and tedious recovery. Hello, limping and swelling. And sadly, injuries happen frequently – one study found that in any given year, between 65 and 80 per cent of runners get injured. According to personal trainer Tyson Brown, injuries occur because most of us just don’t prepare for our workouts well enough. “The biggest cause of injuries that I see is people not doing the movements properly for their choice of workout,” he explains. “And that’s due to not learning them correctly in the first place or just going too hard, too…

MAX MARA We’re calling them coats with a conscience: Max Mara collects camel hair offcuts from the production of its outerwear and repurposes them into a new insulation fibre. Less waste, more wow! GANNI The Danish brand is committed to responsible practices and eco fabrics. Case in point: this rain jacket made from biodegradable thermoplastic. TIGERL ILY Crafted from ethical cotton and grass cloth, these blossom-strewn dresses take design cues from nature in more ways than one. KALAURIE Handmade to order, Kalaurie pieces transcend trends. The Backwards Forwards dress (above) melds biodegradable linen and deadstock zippers with striking monochrome. BASSIKE The local label has banned the use of harmful azo dyes, meaning these chartreuse stripes are not only eye-popping, but Earth-friendly, too. ST. AGNI This sleek and stretchy knitwear scores…

The Gallery Of Extinction Paula Kuka @common_wild “At first this may look like a celebration of animals. But it’s not. When I asked my five-year-old what the world would be like without animals, he replied with one word: ‘Sad.’ I agree. We are watching a tragedy unfolding. This grand and austere gallery houses a march through time as, one by one, animal species are devastatingly wiped out, from the long-extinct, to the almost inevitable to the unexpected. How much do we have to lose until we take drastic action? And when they are all gone, who is next?” Aria Janelle Barone @janelle.barone “When I started thinking about a world without animals, my mind wandered towards all of the Disney movies I’ve seen where the female protagonist sings to various woodland…

GIRL OF THE MOMENT ANDY ALLO The singer and actress embraces her playful side What does it take to be a Prince protégé? A stack of talent, a powerful stage presence and a wicked sense of humour, explains Andy Allo. Allo came under the tutelage of the icon at age 23 after scoring a personal invite to one of his LA shows having already impressed him with her first album UnFresh. “He had a way of making you feel very comfortable and we had the same sense of humour, so we would just make fun of each other,” remembers Allo of the man who would become her mentor, friend and collaborator on her second album Superconductor before his tragic death in 2016. “The first night we were hanging out I…

URBAN ELEGANCE Streamlined silhouettes and a neutral base leave licence to play with colour and print – think pops of aqua, textured tweed and gleaming rose gold. STEAL HER STYLE THE NEW BOHEMIAN Seventies-inspired splendour meets Parisian polish – throw-out the rule book and mix checks, florals, leather and cord to stunning effect. MODERN MINIMALISM From the softest sea foam to deep navy, shades of azure splash this new-season selection. Keep it contemporary by juxtaposing masculine and feminine shapes.…

GUERLAIN L’ ESSENTIEL NATURAL GLOW FOUNDATION, $93 Made from 97 per cent natural ingredients, this skincare-meetsmake- up foundation offers a barely there natural radiance while protecting the skin’s own microbiome. DIOR BACKSTAGE FACE & BODY PRIMER, $63 Dior’s creative and image director Peter Philips had a vision to make professional make-up accessible to all women – so when Dior Backstage launched in 2018, it was no surprise that our love for the capsule range was immediate. The passion continues with this new addition. A natural complexion enhancer, the luxe primer cleverly fuses with skin to ensure perfect make-up hold. “Sustainability is a huge conversation in 2020, so it’s fantastic to see major brands such as Garnier making positive changes for our planet”– Sally Hunwick, marie claire Australia beauty director GARNIER…

I GUESS BEAUTY IS ALWAYS EVOLVING and always about trying to stay present and find a feeling of inner beauty and joy out of any situation. THERE ARE SO MANY KINDS OF WOMEN IN THE WORLD, far be it for me to decide how and when they should feel their most beautiful. I always feel my best when I am relaxing at home with my cats, when I’ve learnt a new skill on the ice, doing gymnastics, or when I’m helping others feel good about their look when I’m behind the chair. ONE WOMAN WHO INSPIRES ME IS [United States Senator from Massachusetts] Elizabeth Warren! I’M ACTUALLY PRETTY LOW MAINTENANCE when it comes to my hair, which is part of why it’s long. My texture is so curly that when…

HOT HOTEL Luxe travellers continue to be captivated by all things eco chic. Case in point? The Santa Monica Proper, the new high-end hotel by Kelly Wearstler where nature nurtures. The design It-girl took her cues from the beach and nearby desert for her sandy scheme of travertine, light timber and grass cloth. From the bespoke furniture to the free bike hire, the hotel proves green is good.…

NOTE Warming corn tortillas over a dry heat makes them more pliable; throw into a medium to hot frypan for a few moments on each side. SLOW-COOKED PULLED PORK CARNITAS SERVES 6 – 8 1.2kg skinless, bonelesspork shoulder2 tsp dried chipotle chilli flakes2 tsp dried oregano½ tsp garlic granules750ml chicken stock150ml fresh orange juice1 lime, juiced4 bay leaves TO SERVE ½ red cabbage, shredded1 lime, juiced12 soft tortilla2 red chillies, finely sliceda large handful coriander leaves 1 Heat oven to 200°C. Put pork in a mixing bowl and sprinkle over chipotle, oregano, garlic granules and a good pinch of salt. Rub well into the meat and transfer to a lidded pan just big enough so the pork fits snugly. 2 Pour stock, orange juice and lime juice into the pan…

Each time her mother twisted and turned, dancing at a family party in the front room of their small home in Streatham, South London, 10-year-old Naomi Campbell gave a silent and serious nod, an acknowledgment that she was watching. When her mother finished the routine, it was her turn. She inhaled deeply and waited for the beat of the music, just like she’d been taught, before mirroring her mother’s dance moves perfectly. They continued again and again, each time igniting a passionate applause from those watching. Even then Campbell could command a room, a skill she undoubtedly inherited from her professional dancer mother. She learnt early that her cult-like beauty was a great way to get noticed but “swagger”, as she would later call it, was how you were remembered.…

When Reed Krakoff was a boy, he wandered through the fourth floor of the iconic Tiffany & Co. store on New York’s Fifth Avenue, mesmerised by the dazzling beauty surrounding him. Carefully cultivated table settings by leading designers with gleaming cutlery, plates polished to mirror-like perfection and the occasional bauble enchanted the aspiring aesthete. Decades later as the US luxury brand’s chief artistic officer, Krakoff sits at the head of the company table and is casting his own spell by breathing new life into the beloved jeweller. “I grew up with the brand. It was almost instantaneous,” Krakoff says of feeling at home in the once-rarefied world of Tiffany & Co. The tastes of the elite are second nature to Krakoff, having grown up in the wealthy enclave of Weston,…

I grew up in a tiny farming village in Denmark with a population of 40. I spent most of my childhood exploring outside in the fields and forests. There were always pets running around, cats, dogs, canary birds and fish (which every so often ended up in the toilet, unfortunately). Now I live in California with my wife and two daughters. LA can feel like it’s nothing but cars, but if you spend a little time exploring, you can find some astounding landscapes. We have two dogs, Miller and Stella, one is a rescue and the other is a Yorkipoo [Yorkshire terrier–poodle cross]. She’s a furry rat. It’s impossible for me to imagine a world without animals. When I found out that we’re facing our sixth mass extinction with one…

Dear Mr Morrison, Today I’m not going to make any demands of you. Instead I’m going to let you know what I’m doing to work for a safe and healthy future for my little girl in the face of a changing environment. 1 On the hottest day this summer, as fires raged, I announced I would give up my green card to the USA because I just couldn’t stomach the CO2 emissions. 2 On that same crazy day, I promised to give 50 per cent of my earnings of any job that took me overseas to organisations working on CO2 reduction or absorption. 3 I’ve gone back to university to study Sustainable Communities. I want to learn deeply, not only about the challenges we face but the incredible solutions available…

MARLEY MORGAN BARE FOOT WANDERING PHOTOGRAPHY Marley Morgan held her very first camera at age 10. It was a Polaroid. “That’s when it all started,” she explains of the moment her passion for photography was ignited. Inspired by her father, a man who snapped pictures of the family at every available moment as well as the sunburnt landscape of Lightning Ridge, Marley picked up that I-zone Polaroid camera and never looked back. Now age 30, she launched her own business, Barefoot Wandering Photography, in 2018. Growing up within the Yuwaalaraay tribe, and later joining the Wiradjuri and Gumbaynggirr nations as she made her home on the NSW Mid-North Coast, Morgan proudly celebrates her Indigenous culture through her pictures. Her work captures the beauty of Aboriginal women, men and children, and…

Like a supernova, the world of Louis Vuitton continues to expand with frightening speed. Artistic director of women’s collections Nicolas Ghesquière is constantly shifting his view for inspiration, from the Belle Époque era of the late 19th century to the 1980s’ Thriller-era jackets seen on the runway in March. It’s no wonder that people are turning to accessories for refuge from the constant time travel. The luxury leather goods label is offering stabilising solace by launching the LV Pont 9 handbag, which is set for instant classic status. Riding on the wave of the bougie trend, which is shorthand for the type of effortless Parisian elegance that has us swooning at the sight of Jeanne Damas, Léa Seydoux and Caroline de Maigret, the LV Pont 9 is both understated and…

GO NAKED “Try a 100 per cent zero waste solid beauty bar next time you run out of a beauty product that comes in a plastic bottle,” says Irene Falcone, founder of Nourished Life, a website that focuses on clean and sustainable beauty products. “There’s a bar for almost everything, from shampoo and conditioner to body lotion.” Even deodorant is available in solid form. The packaging of these bars is usually recyclable or compostable. “On top of all that, they can last up to five times longer than a plastic bottle full of liquid product,” adds Falcone.…

LUST-HAVE Christian Dior Rouge Trafalgar EDP 250ml, $460 Created by Dior’s master perfumer François Demachy, this bright new scent is inspired by the fashion house’s iconic red colour. Opening with fruity notes of strawberry, raspberry and blackcurrant blended with zingy notes of grapefruit, this fragrance is equal parts fun and timeless sophistication. SUPER HYDRATOR Our love for hyaluronic acid knows no bounds, so we’re thrilled to be able to buy in bulk with this 240ml offering from The Chemistry Brand. Boasting high doses of hyaluronic acid suspended in a red algae and tamarind gel, this hand and body hydrator boosts skin softness and gets rid of tightness in a flash. THE CHEMISTRY BRAND Hyaluronic Concentrate, $50 OIL OVER IT Get on board with these all-natural oil glosses by Kosås. Dripping…

For Catherine, 31, the sinking feeling she has in the pit of her stomach is now just a part of her life. “I guess it’s a feeling that’s been growing inside me for a while now,” she says. “I’ve binged through way too many documentaries and can’t stand watching the news. But then, over Christmas last year, it got worse. For weeks my feed was filled with burning koalas and huge areas of bush burned out. I couldn’t get away from it and I guess I just began to feel an overwhelming sense of dread, of gloom. I mean, what are we doing to this planet?” Catherine’s reaction to the recent “summer from hell” that Australia experienced isn’t uncommon. It’s actually part of a bigger wave of “eco anxiety” that…

“THE RESULT BLENDS A NORDIC MINIMALISM WITH MALLORCAN ACCENTS”– designer Manuel Villanueva The technical term for the dream-like state between wakefulness and sleep is hypnagogia – the floaty, tidal bobbing as reality dissolves into catatonia. In the Mallorcan village of Deià it’s a state that can be entered with eyes wide open, crossing the arched threshold of this former monastery on a terraced slope over the Mediterranean Sea. The Spanish holiday home has a force field that lulls its inhabitants – the various members of a large Nordic family and their guests – into deep relaxation. The property has a monastic past that dates back to the 13th century, when Cistercian monks established a monastery in the area. As the complex evolved, a watchtower was erected and additions were made…

HOLIDAY ROAD TEST OBJECTIVE “Fun for the whole family,” but without the usual cringe factor. THE SETTING Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, Sydney. THE SUBJECTS A family of four, knee-deep in the trenches. Sleeping over at the new Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, an elevated family staycation, there are koalas, so the kids are happy. And echidnas, wombats and wallabies. Not just in the distance but right outside our suite window. Inside, the cloud-like bed would be the ultimate place to flop, but in this life it’s the highest thread-count trampoline ever trampled on. Designed by Cox Architecture, the Wildlife Retreat features five eco lodges built around native bushland habitat. Sydney is burning as we visit and the smoke haze shrouding the legendary harbour views serve as a visceral reminder of the…

KYLIE MINOGUE How do I begin to describe my love for Kylie Minogue? She was my firstever celebrity obsession – and the first concert I ever went to. When I was a kid, I wanted to be Charlene [her character in Neighbours]. My bedroom walls were covered in Kylie posters. I knew – and still know – the hospital she was born in, and the names of her parents and brother. I wrote her letters every week and would check the letterbox after school every day for a response. A couple of years ago, I posted a #flashbackfriday on my Instagram of me standing in front of my Kylie shrine – and she responded. I was so excited, but I didn’t want to be an annoying fan and message her…